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20 October 2021 RACK MOUNTING FOR 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, AND SMART-1 405/410 APPLIANCES...
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Check Point. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Check Point assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. This publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances General Requirements for Racks Fixed Rails Rack Mounting Hardware and Tools Attaching the Ear Mount Brackets to the Appliance Attaching the Rail Plates Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Appliance Installing the Appliance in the Rack Telescopic Rails...
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Check Point appliances are mounted in racks with fixed rails or telescopic (sliding) rails depending on the appliance model. These Check Point appliances come equipped by default with fixed rails:...
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Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances These are the physical specifications of the Check Point appliance models that can be rack mounted with fixed or telescopic rails. Appliance Width Depth Height 5100 17.24 in 16.01 in 1.73 in...
Important - We recommend that at least two people install the appliance in a rack to prevent injury, or damage to the appliance. Rack Mounting Hardware and Tools These Check Point appliances come equipped by default with fixed rails: 5100, 5200, 5400, and 5600 6200, 6400, and 6500...
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Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Hardware Item Qty. Label Description Mounting Secures the adapters to the mounting brackets Rack bracket and the mounting brackets to the appliance. Bracket screws These screw heads are larger (8 mm). Screw: 12pcs TE100X Appliances...
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Rack Mounting Tools Phillips PH2 screwdriver. A magnetic head is recommended to hold screws in place and retrieve dropped screws. A powered screwdriver is also useful. Note - Screws to attach the ear mount brackets and rail plates to the rack are not included. Attaching the Ear Mount Brackets to the Appliance Attach the two ear mount brackets to the front of the appliance.
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Item Description Mounting bracket Adapter Note - The mounting bracket screws have 8 mm heads. To attach the adapters: 1. Attach an adapter to a mounting bracket using two mounting bracket screws. 2.
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Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances To attach the mounting brackets: 1. Place the mounting bracket on the side of the appliance with the protruding side of the bracket facing away from the appliance. 2. Attach the mounting bracket to the appliance using three mounting bracket screws. 3.
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Installing the Appliance in the Rack Install the appliance in the rack. It may be necessary to adjust the mounting brackets to secure the appliance to the rack. Important - Two people are required to install the appliance in a rack in order to prevent any possible damage.
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Telescopic Rails Telescopic Rails Hardware Hardware Item Qty. Label Description Outer rack rail section Moves the appliance into position in the No label of the telescopic rail rack unit Square-hole rack Come attached to the outer rack rails to No label...
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Hardware Item Qty. Label Description Inner appliance rail Attaches to the sides of the appliance No label section of the telescopic rail unit Appliance rail screws Attaches the appliance rails to the Appliance appliance rail screws...
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Note that in 5100, 5200, 5400, 6200, Smart-1 405, Smart-1 410, and TE100X appliances, each side uses 3 screws. Note - Do not overtighten the screws. Check Point recommends that you leave the rail mounting screws loose until the server is completely installed. This eases installation by preventing binding of the server in the rack.
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Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances 5600, 5800, and 6500 appliances (appliance shown is 5800): 5900 appliances: 6800 appliances: Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances | 16...
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances 6600, 6700, and 6900 appliances (6900 appliance is shown): 7000 appliances: Item Description Appliance rail screws - Four for each inner rail Appliance rail screws - One for each inner rail Release latch Attaching the Ear Mount Brackets Attach the ear mounts to the left and right side of the front of the appliance to lock the appliance into the...
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Item Hardware Description Rack post mounting hole for the rack When the screw is fastened, the appliance cannot be mounting screws pulled out of the rack Holes for ear mount bracket screws Attaches the ear mount to the appliance To attach the ear mount brackets to the appliance: 1.
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Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Do this procedure before you attach the outer rack rails to the rack. To attach the round-hole rack screws: 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the square-hole rack screws from the front and back of the outer rack rail.
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Attaching the Outer Rack Rails Attach the outer rack rails to the rack. Make sure that you have the two rack rails ready. Item Description Rack rail screws (attached to the end of the rack rail) Screw hole with rack mounting screw Securing clip Rack rail...
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Installing the Appliance in the Rack Install the appliance in the telescopic rails in the rack. Important - We recommend that at least two people install the appliance in a rack to prevent injury, or damage to the appliance.
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Item Description Rack rail screws attached to the outer rack rail Rack post mounting hole for rack mount screw Removing the Appliance Unlock the telescopic rails to remove the appliance from the rack. Important - Since the appliance is heavy, we recommend that at least two people work together to remove the appliance from a rack to prevent injury, or damage to the appliance.
Rack Mounting for 5000, 6000, 7000, TE100X, and Smart-1 405/410 Appliances Appliance Air Vents Make sure that the appliance air vents have sufficient airflow from front to rear when the appliance is mounted in a rack. Important - If the appliance vents are blocked, the appliance can become too hot and it can be damaged.
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